Lead Material Handler (Forklift Operator) - 1st shift

RJW Logistics Group • Joliet, IL

2d • $22 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

RJW Logistics Group is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team as Lead Material Handlers. This role is crucial for maintaining an organized warehouse, ensuring accurate staging and loading of shipments, and providing essential material handling services for shipping and receiving activities. The Lead Material Handler is also responsible for ensuring that all Material Handlers operate forklifts and walkies safely, adhering to all company policies and procedures. This position reports directly to the shift supervisor.

Requirements

• 2-4 years in a warehouse environment.
• Good stable work and attendance record.
• High School Diploma or general education diploma (GED).
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers.
• Must be able to effectively communicate, read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to determine "root cause" of problem and determine corrective action.
• Knowledge of Business Operating Systems, Internet software, Word Processing, and Spreadsheet software.
• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
• Must be able to be on feet for full shift (8 hours).
• Must be able to work in excess of continuous 8 hours when required.
• Must be in sound physical health as determined by a certified licensed physician with no evidence of the use of controlled substances.
• Experience with WMS (Warehouse Management Systems).
• Knowledge of QMS (Quality Management Systems) and Lean Warehousing.
• Possess a sense of urgency, accountability, and be able to work with limited supervision.
• General understanding of computers and handheld RF equipment.
• Attention to detail and quality a must.
• Good communication, clear and concise, problem resolution, and people skills.
• Flexibility in working overtime when needed, and supplying coverage to other shifts.
• Major experience on sit down forklifts and walkies.
• Ability to work in a fast paced warehouse.

Nice To Haves

• Warehousing certifications a plus.
• PC skills helpful.
• Certified/qualified Forklift/Walkie Rider/Cherry Picker drivers will receive an additional $0.50 p.hr
• Certified/qualified Reach Truck drivers will receive an additional $1.00 p.hr

Responsibilities

• Properly receive, unload, move, and tag incoming parts and equipment.
• Pull and stage parts for production and complete requisitions for parts shortages.
• Collect and properly package inventory and purchased items needing shipment.
• Comply with the company's safety policies while using lifting devices (forklifts and scissor lifts) and clean initiative standards.
• Learn day-to-day warehouse operations.
• Verify orders are complete and accurate.
• Pick each customer order in the most effective manner possible to minimize shipping costs and insure product safety.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor or manager.
• Operate material handling equipment and use an RF scanner.
• Lead and work as part of a team.
• Build pallets with stock and break down stock to fill independent orders.
• Perform cross-docking freight processes.

Benefits

• Attendance Incentive - Up to $2400 bonus for good attendance.
• Referral Bonus - Up to $500 per referral.
• Hiring Bonus - Up to $1000.
• Step increase program- Pay will increase by $.50 after 90 days and again after 180 days (Material Handlers Only).
• Employee Ownership Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED